Autocrat's Founder Frank O. Field

Autocrat Looks to the Future and hires Chief Operating Officer Lincoln, RI April 16, 2008 - Autocrat, Inc., a fourth-generation family-owned business that roasts coffee and manufactures coffee extracts, is pleased to announce F. Patrick Holmes, Jr. as Chief Operating Officer. Holmes will oversee manufacturing operations, sales and marketing, finance, and human resources. Holmes brings years of corporate experience to Autocrat having had a 16 year career with the Campbell Soup Company prior to 10 years of consulting that included many other major food companies. He has an extensive background in management, plant management, manufacturing and logistics, as well as sales and marketing. "We are impressed with Pat's qualifications and believe he will be instrumental in repositioning Autocrat to be a world class food manufacturer," agreed Autocrat's Board of Directors, Richard M. Field, Jr. and Cynthia Field Wall. Holmes received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and completed Managing The Professional Service Firm at Harvard Business School. Headquartered in Lincoln, RI, Autocrat is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of premium coffee and extracts, and recently has purchased a custom state-of-the-art extraction system to meet the increasing demands for coffee extracts and Coffee on Demand. For more information regarding these products call 1-800-288-6272 or visit Autocrat on-line at www.autocrat.com